“Uh... because I need money.” I give him a duh look. “I’ve been looking for a while, but this is the first place that’s called. I think my limited availability with school isn’t helping.”
Kingston takes a large gulp of juice. “Jazz, if you need money, I have plenty.”
“I’m perfectly aware, Kingston, but you’re also not responsible for me.” I take a bite of my eggs, moaning as the flavors explode on my tongue. I don’t know what he does to make eggs taste so good, but the boy can cook.
He scoffs. “The fuck I’m not.”
I point my fork at him. “Don’t go getting all alpha male on me again. You should know me well enough to know that I don’t accept charity.”
“It’s not charity, Jazz. I want to take care of you, and I have the means. It’s as simple as that.”
“And I want to be the one to take care of myself and my sister. It’s as simple as that.”
“Stubborn ass woman,” he mumbles.
“Quit bitching and finish eating before we’re late for school.”
“You’re really testing my nerves right now.” Kingston glares at me as he chews.
“What are you gonna do? Spank me?” I wiggle my brows. “Because I might be into that.”
His fork clanks against the plate as he drops it. “That’s it. Now, you’re really asking for it.”
I hop out of my chair and push it down as I run away. I make it no more than ten feet before Kingston’s strong arms are banding around me, lifting me into the air. He tosses me onto the bed, face down, ass up. I shiver when he flips my uniform skirt up to my waist, rubbing his hands over my newly exposed skin. I’m wearing a thong today, so there’s a lot of exposed skin back there.
“Fuck, you have a beautiful ass.” Kingston’s large hands flex, gripping my butt cheeks.
I wiggle my butt. “I thought you were going to spank me? Or was that all a bunch of—”
Thwack!
I squeal from the surprise when the crack of Kingston’s hand meets my flesh. I moan when he rubs the same spot right before he does it again to the other cheek.
“Shit,” I pant.
“Too much?” This time, when he soothes my warming skin, he dips a finger between my thighs, stroking my clit over my panties.
“Nuh-uh.” I shake my head emphatically. “It’s hot.”
Kingston groans. “We’re definitely going to be late now.”
“I’m okay with that.”
***
“Where were you two this morning?” Ainsley grills Kingston and me as soon as we sit down at the lunch table.
My cheeks heat. “We, uh... I accidentally turned the alarm off.”
“You’re a shit liar, baby girl.” Bentley laughs before shoving a bunch of fries in his mouth.
I kick him in the shin, which only makes him laugh harder. “Shut up.”
“Anyway...” I direct my attention back to Ainsley. “I finally got called in for a job interview. It’s at that coffee shop we went to last week.”
“Nice.” Ainsley steals one of Bentley’s fries and takes a bite.
“Why do you need a job?” Bentley asks.